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Want to eat delicious apple pie? Popular cafes in Hirosaki City

Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples. Aomori produces about half of the nation's apples, and there are many varieties available, all of which are used in a variety of dishes. The most representative apples are...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.18

[Aomori] From famous hot springs to hidden hot springs! Here are the recommended hot springs and famous inns in Aomori Prefecture!

Located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region, Aomori Prefecture is an area where the cold can be particularly severe. When traveling to Aomori, you'll want to warm up your body in a hot spring. There are hot springs all over the prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.16

[Aomori] 3 nearby tourist spots you should visit when you visit Hirosaki Castle!

Hirosaki Castle was built during the Edo period and served as the residence of the Tsugaru clan of Hirosaki Domain, with a fief of 47,000 koku, and flourished as the political and economic center of the Tsugaru region. The castle remains beautifully preserved to this day and is designated as a nationally important cultural property...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.13

4 popular spots in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu!

Aomori Prefecture is the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, blessed with mountains and the sea, and has been gaining attention with the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen. In this article, we'll introduce some of Aomori's most popular tourist destinations.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.04

Have you heard of the resort train "Shirakami"? The resort train connecting Akita and Aomori

Akita Prefecture is known for its magnificent natural scenery and harsh winters. Facing the Sea of ​​Japan, in winter the rough waves crash against the rocks, creating white foam, and the brisk sea breeze can make your skin tingle. However...

akoako2017.04.04

The mysterious World Heritage Site "Shirakami-Sanchi"! Vast virgin beech forests and magnificent nature

Akita Prefecture is a lush, green prefecture facing the Sea of ​​Japan, blessed with nature. When people think of "majestic nature" in Akita, one of the first places that comes to mind for locals and tourists is the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains. This time...

akoako2017.03.30

Not just apples! 4 delicious restaurants near Aomori Station!

When you think of Aomori Prefecture, apples probably come to mind. However, Aomori Prefecture is also a thriving agricultural region, boasting the highest production of Chinese yams and garlic in Japan, in addition to apples. Also, the Hachinohe area...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.23

Illustration of Oishigami Pyramid

Is there a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? What is the Oishigami Pyramid?

Did you know that there are pyramids in Aomori Prefecture? While they're not particularly well known, and are known only to those in the know, Aomori Prefecture is actually home to many mysterious spots.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.07

Hirosaki Castle

5 must-see tourist spots in Aomori!

Aomori Prefecture, rich in nature, is home to many beautiful sights that you will never see in other prefectures. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, you might think it's a bit far to get there from the Kanto or Kansai regions...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.10

Towada Barayaki

5 B-class gourmet foods you absolutely must try when you visit Aomori that you can't find anywhere else!

When asked about Aomori Prefecture's famous food, most people would probably answer apples. However, Aomori Prefecture is also famous for many other ingredients, such as garlic, Chinese yam, and tuna. This time, we will also be introducing the Tohoku Shinkansen...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.08

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